This is a series of shots from the Squamish Yacht Club's racing program, along with some practicing Opti sailors intermixed.... Squamish is about 25 miles from Vancouver BC at the end of one of our typical coastal fiords. Spectacular scenery, strong inflow winds and flat water make this area a racer's dream for sailors and kiteboarders alike.

Great pix - thanks for sharing!!!
Any chance Peter would comment on equipment used - camera body, lenses - and settings?
Paul

imagine2frolic

06-08-2009 01:24 PM

Really nice sailing shots, and beautiful surroundings..........i2f

justified

06-08-2009 01:39 PM

Looks like it was a great day!!!

rocinante33

06-11-2009 11:51 AM

I'll chime in, too....great shots!!!

I especially like the pics of the Ericson 33 (like my boat) flying the chute in what appears to be very close quarters! In one shot they look like the can "collect" the kitesailor who is in the water before slamming into the breakwater! :eek: Maybe it is not as close as it looks in the pics.

Faster

06-11-2009 01:17 PM

Rocinante33 - those are great boats! We'll be racing that one around Bowen Island this weekend.